I have a 1959 292 in my F100. I ordered Cap hold down clips from MACs. They sent ones that are too short. Anybody know where I can pick 1 up? or have a part number?



I also need a rocker arm adjuster. The number 5 cylinder exhaust is to loose for my comfort, I can almost turn it with my fingers...



Thanks

There may be a difference between the 1956 & earlier distributor cap clips & '57 & later ones. ?. Re the rocker adjuster, at one time Ford made oversize thread replacements, but as to availability now, maybe someone on here knows a supplier? A short term solution mite be to use Locktite "thread locker".

Paul

I went through this about 10 months ago when I had my rockers reconditioned. I had to go through at least 2 dozen rockers to find 16 that were tight. Recently there was a discussion concerning the need to run a tap throuh the rocker if you plan to switch from the interference type to the lock nut type. I think Ted explained this but I can't find the post. Also I have read that the FE ovesize rocker screws will work in the Y rockers. Also some claim that after market screws (such as Crane) will work but John Mummert cautioned that the ball may not be exactly the right size. I suspect that they would have the same thread issue as the lock nut type. Finally, when I had my rockers machined the machinist had an old box of oversized interferance screws made by Pioneer I think. We measured the ball and found that they were compatible with the Y push rods (3/8" I think).
Some of the Y Block sppliers carry replcement screws but someone on this site found that they are not oversized.

Mark

1956 Mercury M100
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan
Delta, British Columbia

Hey mustang... Mac's sent you a set of hold down clips for a 54-56 distributor (shorter distributor cap on those loadamatic distributors). The 57 through 64 Y block distributors had a taller cap, thus longer clips.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
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